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Explore the vital functions of the endocrine system, the roles of hormones, glands responsible for puberty changes, and the physical, mental, and social transformations during adolescence.

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  1. Objectives • describe the main function of the endocrine system • explain the jobs done by different hormones • identify the endocrine glands and hormones responsible for the changes that occur during puberty • state physical, mental/emotional and social changes an adolescent experiences

  2. Endocrine System Some of the endocrine system glands/organs are also part of the reproductive systems. These organs produce hormones that cause changes during adolescence.

  3. Endocrine System textbook pages 433-436 • A chemical communication system that controls many body functions • The glands that produce the hormones to regulate the body’s activities • “Controller” in your body • Works closely with the nervous system to regulate body functions • Uses chemicals to send its messages and regulate some of the body’s actions • Consist of several glands located throughout your body

  4. a group of cells or an organ in your body that secrets a substance ….. hormones Gland:

  5. Hormones:chemical substances that are produced in the endocrine glands and are secreted into your blood stream to regulate various body functions • travels through bloodstream – circulatory system • some are produced continually others are produced only at certain times • scientist identified over 30 different ones in the human body

  6. Selected Glands and the Hormones They Produce Page 433 Concept Mapping Activity 16-7 Pancreas Insulin regulates the level of sugar in the body Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot properly convert food into energy Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot use the insulin it produces properly.

  7. Endocrine System & Reproductive System Glands/Organs And The Hormones They Produce That Cause Changes During Adolescence • Ovaries produce estrogen - • controls the development of the secondary sex characteristic during adolescence • ovaries are the female reproductive glands that stores the female reproductive cell • ….. the egg • males also have estrogen … increase levels in the females causes female changes • progesterone is another female hormone … increase levels • during pregnancy • Testes produce testosterone • controls the development of the secondary sex characteristics during adolescence • testes are the male reproductive glands where the male reproductive cell is produced … the sperm • both male and female sex hormones are present in both genders. • There are higher levels of testosterone in males are responsible for the changes that occur in males and the higher levels of estrogen in the females are responsible for the changes that occur in females

  8. MEET MARTHA AND GEORGE

  9. These changes occur during?The chemicals released in the body that causes these changes to occur?Who usually begins to experience these changes first boys or girls?True or False:Everyone goes through puberty at the same exact age.The physical changes on this page are just part of the changes a person experiences during puberty?What are some other physical changes that occur during puberty? PUBERTY Facial Hair Deepening voice Chest Hair HORMONES Under arm hair Breast development Menstruation and ovulation GIRLS Pubic hair sperm production and ejaculation FALSE TRUE

  10. More physical changes during puberty • Growth spurt • Permanent teeth all in • Hairline recession begins • Acne appears • Muscle develop • Perspiration increases • External genitals enlarge • Waistline narrow • Hips widen • Long bone growth stops

  11. What other ways does an adolescent changeduring puberty?… other than physical changes • Social changes • Mental & emotional changes

  12. Social growth during adolescence • Friend become very important – establish independence from parents • Meeting many new people and forming new relationships – more mature relationships with people of both genders • Becoming more aware of other people’s needs • Learn more about yourself – consider what is important in you in life • Accept your body and characteristics • Approach life like an adult, using your intelligences and reason to solve problems How does good communication skills help you socially? Examples?

  13. Mental & emotional growth during adolescence • Thinking skills develop: can solve more complex problems • understand other’s point of view • understand that you often have a choice – weigh consequences before acting Emotions and feelings also change • Moods swings • Feelings towards others - … others are no longer just givers like when you were a child, you see people as having needs just you do – you can listen when a friend has a problem • Increase interest in the opposite gender

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